Whats the most consistent Monte

[kgoings]

I havent had tons of experience with Monte's, I had a box of 01 Esp#1 and they were great, I have had a couple #1's and they were very good but not enough of a sampling to determine if they had high consistency. #2's and #4's are all over the place.

So in your opinion what is the most consistent Monte.

[shrink]

It's the Especial. Even the '99s and '01s have been spot on. More recent vintages, including the 2005s and 2006s, have been incredible.

[kgoings]

Both the #1 and #2??

[shrink]

Both the #1 and #2??

I'm referring to the Esp No. 1. I've smoked from boxes of 2005 and 2008 Esp No. 2s, and thye're quite good, too.

[Cohiba007]

I love the PE. Gone through 3 boxes the past few months and all were consistently good.

[Onsto]

I believe the #3 to be the most consistently poor performing Monte. Cant remember having a good one and its normally a size I like! I love a good Monte #2 and have been pretty lucky overall though I know many have had worse luck...

[thechenman]

I don't believe there is such a thing as a consistent Montecristo cigar...unless you mean consistently bad. If the latter, I would nominate the entire Montecristo Open line.

[riazp]

I must say, I agree about the petit edmundos, they have been consistent in flavor and construction. its a good smoke, especially when short on time.

[peanutpete]

the PE for me to, every one i have had has been great

[El Presidente]

I'm referring to the Esp No. 1. I've smoked from boxes of 2005 and 2008 Esp No. 2s, and thye're quite good, too.

Agreed, the Especial No 1 is the Monte benchmark.